When CHW supervisors aren’t trained or supported for the role, programs absorb the cost in ways that are hard to see until they’ve been building for months. Here’s what that looks like in practice.
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CHW training is a legitimate and often expected grant budget line item. Here’s how to calculate costs, choose the right budget language, and justify the investment to grant reviewers — with sample language for CalAIM, HRSA, and foundation grants.
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California’s Medi-Cal CHW benefit requires organizations to maintain specific documentation to support billing claims. Here’s what audit-ready documentation looks like and why your training structure matters.
What Happens If Your CHWs Aren’t Documented Correctly for Medi-Cal Read More »
Learn why CHW supervisors need different training than CHWs and how effective programs support supervisors to improve consistency, retention, and outcomes.
CHW Supervisors Need Different Training (& This Is The Smart Thing To Do About It) Read More »
Many programs include CHWs, health navigators, promotores, and other community-based roles—but titles vary while responsibilities overlap. This article explains how organizations use CHW core competencies to create shared training foundations across teams.
A practical guide to help program managers assess training needs, set priorities, and plan staff development at the start of the year.
How Program Managers Can Set Training Priorities Now Read More »
Not sure whether to train CHWs or supervisors first? This planning guide helps CHW programs sequence training based on team needs, timing, and role clarity.
Is it Better To Train Supervisors or Community Health Workers First? Read More »
On March 23rd, we connected live with dozens of CHW program managers, directors and CHWs to talk about CHW roles in different states, the key aspects of CHW jobs, different job titles, and how to run a successful CHW program.
Now we want to bring this valuable information to you. Register online to receive a free replay of CHW Core Competencies – How to train your team as CHWs right in your inbox.
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Imagine you’re interviewing someone for a job in your new community health worker (CHW) program. They look amazing on paper – they’re great at connecting with people and have helped a lot in their current job. But when you talk to them, you realize they struggle with seeing the bigger picture. They’re focused on just
Spotlight on 12 Core Competencies To Train the Best CHWs Read More »
Superior supervisors rely on more than technical expertise—they use interpersonal and emotional skills to lead effectively. This guide covers 13 essential soft skills every supervisor needs, with real examples that show how communication, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, mentorship, and more strengthen teams and improve organizational results.
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